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Fractional Business Development Lead - Product Innovation & Vendor Partnerships

Fractional Business Development Lead - Product Innovation & Vendor Partnerships

Herbal GoodnessMcKinney, TX, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Herbal Goodness is seeking a fractional Business Development Lead to spearhead product innovation and development. This role involves identifying new opportunities, working with vendors, designers, and partners, and building out a pipeline of innovative products that expand our portfolio and strengthen our brand.

We are looking for someone entrepreneurial, creative, and resourceful - able to spot opportunities, structure collaborations, and move ideas from concept to ready-for-market products.

Responsibilities :

  • Product Innovation :

Research and identify new product opportunities aligned with market trends and Herbal Goodness's mission.

  • Collaborate with designers, R&D, and industry partners to develop product concepts.
  • Support prototyping, packaging, and go-to-market planning.
  • Vendor & Partner Engagement :
  • Identify and onboard new vendors (ingredients, packaging, manufacturing).

  • Negotiate contracts, timelines, and costs with suppliers.
  • Build strong relationships with strategic partners to expand capabilities.
  • Project Management :
  • Manage timelines and deliverables for multiple product initiatives.

  • Track progress from ideation through development and prepare handoff to operations / marketing.
  • Ensure all new product development aligns with compliance, regulatory, and brand standards.
  • Qualifications :

  • Proven experience in business development, product development, or innovation within consumer goods, health & wellness, supplements, or food & beverage.
  • Strong network of vendors, manufacturers, and designers is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently as a fractional / part-time leader.
  • Creative thinker who can balance big-picture vision with execution details.
  • What We Offer :

  • Fractional, flexible engagement with clear deliverables.
  • Opportunity to shape and launch new products in a growing natural health brand.
  • Potential for ongoing collaboration beyond the initial scope.
  • Project Type : Fractional / part-time contract role (longer-term collaboration possible).

    Budget : Open to proposals. Please include :

  • Examples of products or innovations you've led from idea to launch.
  • A brief note on your experience working with vendors and manufacturers.
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